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Department for Transport: Data Protection

Asked by Grahame MorrisLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 8 July 2026UIN 15686

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help ensure compliance with data protection requirements relating to the processing of special category data, including data relating to health or protected characteristics.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

All processing of personal data, including special category data, within the Department is screened to identify whether it is likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals. Where high-risk processing is identified, a Data Protection Impact Assessment is completed to support compliance with data protection law and associated guidance.

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